Opposition Leader Yair Lapid recently called for the drafting of Ultra-Orthodox Jews into the Israeli army, challenging the longstanding exemption that has applied to about 15% of the population.

The discussion on the Red Flag podcast delves into the recent Flag Day parade in Jerusalem, which led to tensions between nationalist activists and Arab residents despite the Gaza ceasefire.

In this response to Hillel Halkin, the author challenges Halkin's criticism of right-wing Zionist parties and the ultra-Orthodox community in Israel.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Standing Together's Sally Abed discuss the upcoming Israeli elections, focusing on the proliferation of center-left parties led by men, the impact of ultra-Orthodox Jews on the elections, and the underrepresentation of women in party leadership.

In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss three main topics: the failure of center-left parties in Israeli politics, the role of ultra-Orthodox Jews in the upcoming elections, and the lack of female party leaders.

"Hidden Heretics: Jewish Doubt in the Digital Age" by Ayala Fader explores the lives of ultra-Orthodox Jewish individuals who publicly observe Jewish law but privately doubt and violate it.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss various topics, such as the partnership between pork-loving former Soviets and ultra-Orthodox Jews in Netanyahu's government, the implementation of official credit ratings for Israelis, and the return of the TV show Shtisel for a third season.

In "The Keeva & Us Edition" podcast, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss various topics, including the intriguing partnership between pork-loving former Soviets and God-fearing ultra-Orthodox Jews in a Netanyahu government, the implementation of official credit ratings for all Israelis and its implications, and the anticipation for the return of the popular show "Shtisel."

In this episode of "The Promised Podcast," Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman discuss the Great March of Return in Gaza, questioning whether it is a non-violent protest or a dangerous attempt to breach Israel's border, and debate the role of IDF sharpshooters.

Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Don Futterman in the discussion explore the Great March of Return in Gaza, debating whether it is a non-violent protest or a dangerous breach of Israel's borders.

In the Israeli TV series "Shtisel," set in a haredi community in Jerusalem, the show explores the dynamics of a complex and intense Jewish family, including Akiva and his father Reb Shulem, along with various relatives.

In this podcast episode titled "The State of the Spirit (and the Spirit of the State)," Allison, Don, and Noah examine various aspects of religion and spirituality in Israel, including the happiness levels of different Jewish religious groups, the increasing belief in God among secular Jews, and the use of technology by ultra-Orthodox Jews.

Shalom Auslander explores various humorous hypothetical uprisings in his piece "The Fires Next Time."